Washington’s unemployment rate hit an all-time high this November. But there is hope. Did you know that nationally microenterprises create 900,000 jobs per year on average? If the more than 480,000 microenterprises in Washington each created one new job, our unemployment crisis would be solved!
MICROENTERPRISE
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY
MEMBERS
We all recognize the challenges created by today’s economy. Historically, microenterprise generates economic opportunity in the U.S. even during tough economic times.
WSMA leads collaborative, statewide efforts to increase Washington entrepreneurs’ access to resources, including technical assistance and capital, in their own communities.
WSMA members work together to strengthen domestic, economic development systems that support the growth of entrepreneurs and strong microenterprises.